Wed. Jun 17th, 2026

Haaland Stars as Norway Dominates in World Cup Opener

Norway’s World Cup journey begins with resounding success, spearheaded by a sensational performance from Manchester City’s star, Erling Haaland. Haaland’s brace in Boston, coupled with another goal from Genoa’s Ostigard, secured a joyous victory for Norway, much to the delight of coach Solbakken. Despite a historic goal from Hussein, Iraq was ultimately unable to match Norway’s offensive power.

By Rohan Chatterjee

From bustling Kolkata, Rohan Chatterjee has been covering world-scale sporting events for a decade. His special interest in cricket and football, supported by a deep understanding of bookmaking, allows him to create detailed analytical materials. A sports journalism graduate from Delhi University, he became a leading expert in Asian sports leagues analysis. Rohan regularly consults novice bettors and hosts a popular sports analytics podcast in Kolkata.

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